You will learn to observe plants in nature in ways you never have before—seeing and then drawing the unique details with pen and watercolor. We will meet at the Nuveen and then—weather permitting—walk to Lions Park in Whitehall (just down the hill from the Nuveen), using picnic tables under the gazebo. This will allow us to observe plants in their habitat. You will be using drawing skills along with layout and design elements that Marie Essenberg will demonstrate. This will start you on a journey of exploration for years to come in your own nature journal!

Class minimum: 4

Class maximum: 12

About the Instructor:

Marie Essenberg has been a nature and wildlife artist for 50 years and nature is where her soul thrives and roots connect. She has used many mediums to create detailed artwork such as oil, watercolor, pastel, graphite, colored pencil, pen and ink, acrylic, and scratchboard. Over the years her work has been shown at many galleries and art shows in several states.

ACWL-Nuveen classes are supported by CatchMark Technologies, Michigan Arts & Culture Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nuveen Benevolent Trust.